Rambus Introduces New DDR5 PMICs for Enhanced Data Center Memory Modules

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Rambus announced today the release of a new series of DDR5 server Power Management ICs (PMICs). These PMICs are designed to support advanced DDR5 RDIMM memory interfaces used in data centers, enhancing both the performance and efficiency of server applications, including those leveraging generative AI. The newly launched DDR5 server PMICs by Rambus include the PMIC5020, engineered for extreme current applications, PMIC5000 for high current requirements, and PMIC5010 for lower current needs. These components are critical in supporting the expanded memory channels, higher capacity modules, and increased bandwidth that the next generation of server architectures demands.

Sean Fan, Chief Operating Officer at Rambus, stated that the addition of these PMICs expands their portfolio and provides a comprehensive solution for DDR5 memory interfaces, catering to a variety of data center applications across multiple generations of server platforms. This development aims to meet the growing requirements for higher memory bandwidth and capacity necessary for complex data processing tasks. Soo-Kyoum Kim, VP of memory semiconductors at IDC, highlighted the importance of these new chip technologies in achieving enhanced memory performance within designated power limits. Rambus, recognized as a volume supplier of on-module memory interface chips, is positioned to supply these crucial PMIC components to DDR5 memory module manufacturers.

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The introduction of these PMICs is part of a broader offering from Rambus that includes DDR5 Register Clock Driver (RCD), SPD Hub, and Temperature Sensor ICs, forming a full memory interface chipset for various DDR5 RDIMM configurations. This comprehensive suite of components is tailored to support the evolving demands of modern data centers and to facilitate quicker transitions to advanced server memory solutions.

Rambus's experience spanning over 30 years in high-performance memory technology underpins their capability to provide RDIMM manufacturers with a reliable source for DDR5 memory interface chips. This ensures a high level of validation assurance and accelerates product development timelines.

The DDR5 PMICs from Rambus, specifically the PMIC5020, PMIC5000, and PMIC5010, are now available to module manufacturers, enabling the next leap in server memory technology enhancements for high-demand applications.


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